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Assessment of Alpha-Fetoprotein As a Prognostic Factor of Overall Survival for HCC Patients Undergoing 90Y-Glass Trans-Arterial Radioembolization

Authors: Srinivas Cheenu Kappadath, James Long, Armeen Mahvash, Anna Marks, Ajalaya Teyateeti

Affiliation: Mahidol University, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center

Abstract Preview: Purpose:
Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) has been implicated as prognostic factor of overall survival (OS) for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). We present a statistical approach to determine optimal AFP-cut...

Inconsistencies in Methods for CMS Size-Adjusted Dose Measure

Authors: Alexander Alsalihi, Gary Y. Ge, Charles Mike Weaver, Jie Zhang

Affiliation: University of Kentucky

Abstract Preview: Purpose: The upcoming CMS regulation, titled β€œExcessive Radiation Dose or Inadequate Image Quality for Diagnostic Computed Tomography (CT) in Adults”, employs two measures, size-adjusted DLP (SAD) and...